Backyard chicken farming is a traditional and popular agricultural practice in many African households. It involves keeping a small flock of chickens in a designated area within the homestead for the purpose of producing eggs and meat for domestic consumption.

One of the main benefits of backyard chicken farming is that it allows for the recycling of kitchen waste, such as vegetable peels and leftover food, which can be fed to the chickens.

The chickens in turn convert the scraps into nutrient-rich manure that can be used to fertilize crops or gardens. Additionally, backyard chicken farming provides a source of income for some households through the sale of eggs and meat to local markets.